CVE-2023-47624

Public Exploit
Audiobookshelf Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

Description

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. In versions 2.4.3 and prior, any user (regardless of their permissions) may be able to read files from the local file system due to a path traversal in the `/hls` endpoint. This issue may lead to Information Disclosure. As of time of publication, no patches are available.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: advplyr audiobookshelf
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2023-203_GHSL-2023-204_audiobookshelf/ third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/blob/d7b2476473ef1934eedec41425837cddf2d4b13e/server/routers/HlsRouter.js#L32 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47624?
CVE-2023-47624 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47624?
To fix CVE-2023-47624, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-47624 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-47624 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-47624?
CVE-2023-47624 affects advplyr audiobookshelf.
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